1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 487), joint line pair, o.g., never hinged, fabulous well centered line pair in immaculate mint condition, quite scarce like this this, Extremely Fine, 2002 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 4 line pairs attaining this impressive grade, with only 3 others currenetly grading higher). SMQ $575 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $275. Estimate value $350 – 500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3080 |
US$250.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 487). Mint N.H. pair, perfect centering, vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. (for strip of four) and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ price $550.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 737 |
US$425.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (487). Vivid color, tied by “Detroit Mich. Sep. 21, 1917 8:30 PM” machine cancel on Detroit Legal News Co. corner card cover to address in Detroit, Very Fine, the earliest documented use of Scott 487, ex Berkun, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 425 |
US$375.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 487). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, ex Killian, with 1998 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ value $375.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 424 |
US$400.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil, #487. Line pair, n.h., Just Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott $275. Estimate price $100. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 138 |
US$104.00 | |
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 487), pair, o.g., never hinged, sensational GEM QUALITY pair, perfectly centered with warm rich color, a true condition when found in this marvelous mint state, Superb, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98 (1 of 9 pairs achieving this impressive grade, with only one other pair grading higher). SMQ $550 in the grade of Sup-98. Scott $65. Estimate price $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2390 |
US$375.00 | |
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 487), pair, o.g., never hinged, astounding GEM condition, perfect centering and vibrant rich color, one of the most impressive multiples you’ll ever see, Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98. SMQ $550 in the grade of Sup-98. Scott $65. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2391 |
US$425.00 | |
Scott #487, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., exceedingly choice used single, deep intense color and impression, perfectly centered with large margins, neat portion of machine cancel, extremely fine gem; 2014 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $50.00 for 90, the highest grade for which a single is priced); this is the highest grade awarded for any used #487 single, this being the only example to reach this lofty grade. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 326 |
US$500.00 | |
Scott #487, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., exceedingly choice used pair, deep intense color and impression, exceptionally well centered and margined, neat Fayette, Indiana cancel, extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $140.00 for 90, the highest grade for which a used pair is priced); this is the highest grade awarded for any used #487, this being one of only two 95’s, both pairs. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 430 |
US$350.00 | |
Scott #487, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 horiz., well centered used pair, rich vibrant color, attractively cancelled, extremely fine; a surprisingly difficult used coil pair; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $140.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 431 |
US$170.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 487). Mint N.H. joint line pair, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, ex Vineyard, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 683 |
US$150.00 | |
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (487), vertical pair, o.g., never hinged, handsome well centered multiple, with gorgeous color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott $65. Estimate value $50 – 75. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1187 |
US$140.00 | |
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 487), vertical pair, o.g., never hinged, tremendous top quality multiple, with warm rich color and beautiful centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of 12 pairs attaining this grade, with only 8 others grading higher. SMQ $195. Scott $65. Estimate value $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 859 |
US$120.00 | |
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (487). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, bright color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $230.00 as 98), this is the only Scott 487 in any condition to achieve this grade with none higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 450 |
US$2,100.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, line pair, Scott #487. N.h., Fine, Weiss (2012) cert. Estimate price $100. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 251 |
US$127.00 | |